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Sunday School For Kids – September 13, 2020

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
Matthew 18: 21-35
21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.

23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.[a] 24 When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.[b] 25 And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 So the servant[c] fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. 28 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii,[d] and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. 31 When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. 32 Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34 And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers,[e] until he should pay all his debt. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

After reading the story of the Unforgiving Servant or having the story read to you, watch this short cartoon version of the bible story. Pay attention to the characters and how they are different. After the video, think about and describe who was merciful and forgiving and who wasn’t.

Jesus teaches us some important things about how we treat one another. Pastor Miller gives you a children’s message on this story too. Pastor wants you to know how much you are loved and forgiven by Jesus.

Music is a way to celebrate what God has done for us! Here is a song about forgiveness to learn. It’s called, “You Forgive Me” by Lifetree Kids. Turn up your volume and sing along!

Forgiving Hands Craft

When you click on the link below, you can print a copy of the poem.  Please feel free to create the hand prints in whatever manner is easiest, ie, trace directly on the poem paper and then color them, trace on another piece, such as colored paper or construction paper, cut out and glue on to the poem paper, make hand prints as shown with paint, or get creative in any way you’d like.  The main point is to position the hands so the thumbs and pointer fingers create a heart.  Have fun!

Download the project here.